HEAD NECK
OSTEOLOGY OF HEAD NECK
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Avascular necrosis
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osteogenic sarcoma
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osteomyelitis
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osteoporosis
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Detailed explanation-1: -In osteonecrosis, blood flow to part of a bone is disrupted. This results in death of bone tissue, and the bone can eventually break down and the joint will collapse. Osteonecrosis is also called: Avascular necrosis.
Detailed explanation-2: -The most common sites for AVN are the femoral head, knee, talus, and humeral head. The hip is the most common location overall. [2] AVN less commonly occurs in other bones of the body, such as the carpus and jaw. [3][4] Therefore, early recognition and treatment of osteonecrosis are essential.
Detailed explanation-3: -Listen to pronunciation. (ay-VAS-kyoo-ler neh-KROH-sis) A condition in which there is a loss of blood flow to bone tissue, which causes the bone to die. It is most common in the hips, knees, shoulders, and ankles.